Somewhat
['sʌmwɒt] or ['sʌmwʌt]
解释:
(n.) More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
(n.) A person or thing of importance; a somebody.
(adv.) In some degree or measure; a little.
整理:凯蒂
同义词及近义词:
ad. Something, in some degree, more or less.
n. Something, more or less, a little.
克莉丝汀编辑
例句:
- The most efficient form of water motor is the turbine, a strong metal wheel shaped somewhat like a pin wheel, inclosed in a heavy metal case. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
- Somewhat as a house is composed of a group of bricks, or a sand heap of grains of sand, the human body is composed of small divisions called cells. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
- Somewhat to her surprise, Sir Philip followed her advice to the letter, and actually, towards the close of September, arrived at the priory. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
- What was there in this simple and somewhat pretty sleeping-closet to startle the most timid? 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
- Gerty Farish had opposed the plan with all the energy of her somewhat inarticulate nature. 伊迪丝·华顿. 快乐之家.
- The road was somewhat cleared for them by the gunboats. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U.S.格兰特的个人回忆录.
- I felt some hesitation in suggesting rank as high as the colonelcy of a regiment, feeling somewhat doubtful whether I would be equal to the position. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U.S.格兰特的个人回忆录.
- Since the close of the war I have come to know Colonel Mosby personally, and somewhat intimately. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U.S.格兰特的个人回忆录.
- Jaelthe stern woman; sat apart, relenting somewhat over her captive; but more prone to dwell on the faithful expectation of Heber coming home. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
- For myself, I was kept somewhat busy during the winter of 1847-8. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U.S.格兰特的个人回忆录.
- She has suffered somewhat from the bite of the adder; but it is exhaustion which has overpowered her. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
- This sounded so like a falsehood, that the old gentleman looked somewhat sternly in Oliver's face. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
- His appearance, different from any I had ever before seen, and his flight, somewhat surprised me. 玛丽·雪莱. 弗兰肯斯坦.
- Thus they reached Mr Venus's establishment, somewhat heated by the nature of their progress thither. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
- I wish I were going myself, said Charles Darnay, somewhat restlessly, and like one thinking aloud. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 双城记.
- I love home, I am somewhat domestic, I love, dearly love my parents, and wish to improve the little talents God has given me. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
- The lithographic press somewhat resembles in form an iron printing press, but differs from it greatly in its mode of action. 弗雷德里克·科利尔·贝克维尔. 伟大的事实.
- Somewhat daunted by this reception, Jo hesitated on the threshold, murmuring in much embarrassment. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
- Somewhat reassured, Emmeline settled herself back on her pillow. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
- No wonder if my answer appear somewhat new, since the question itself has scarce ever yet been thought of. 戴维·休谟. 人性论.
- Somewhat later, the handle became pointed, and was engraved with bright, cut ornaments and a cartouch at the end in which were engraved the initials of the owner. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
- He appeared somewhat reassured, on beholding her in the same listless attitude from which he had first roused her. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
- Raymond had somewhat raised himself at our approach, but it was with difficulty that he exerted himself even thus much. 玛丽·雪莱. 最后一个人.
- Again a startled look came over the somewhat vacuous face of Miss Mary Sutherland. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯历险记.
- A somewhat difficult feat, achieved with great dexterity, and with a prodigious splash. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
- The oak staircase creaks somewhat as I descend, but not much:--I am in the carré. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 维莱特.
- I hope so, dearest Lizzie,' said Eugene, wistfully, and yet somewhat whimsically. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
- Birkin looked at him steadily, as if somewhat taken aback. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
- I feel somewhat at a loss, as to my future course. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
- In another point of view, however, the Jew's haste proved somewhat more than good speed. 沃尔特·司各特. 艾凡赫.
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